Christmas in Lapland

Santa Claus! It is quite a remarkable name. When hearing this name, everyone forms their own image of the white-bearded bringer of Christmas cheer. Many of the Northern European countries claim to have the “true” Santa Claus but in truth, as befits a magical man, he can be everywhere. There is no better place to spend Christmas than on the
winter wonderland of Lapland, the home of Santa Claus. Going on a trip to the
province of Lapland in Finland for the holidays is the best gift that you can
give to yourself and your family. Home to reindeer and of course Santa Claus
himself, Lapland is filled with so many fantastic and interesting things to see
and do. Magical experiences such as the Northern Lights are waiting around
every corner. The experience
will be one you will never ever forget!

Lapland is the largest and northernmost of the region of Finland. In some parts of the world, particularly Britain, Ireland and Finland itself, it is considered the traditional home of Father Christmas (Joulupukki). Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland, located on the Northern Arctic Circle. As a travel destination, Rovaniemi is above all known as the hometown of Santa Claus, a town where the wonders of Lapland, proximity of nature, and the services provided by this modern town can easily be experienced throughout the year.Lapland belongs to a continental climatic zone characterized by snowy winters and relatively warm summers. The four seasons of Lapland distinctly differ from one another, from the wintertime period of harsh freezing temperatures and a few hours of daylight to the springtime with great ski slope conditions and the summertime with the Midnight Sun and autumn with its vibrant autumnal ruska period. The most common and best known animal is the reindeer that is an essential part of Lappish nature. Lappish culture is a mixture of influences from every direction. The cultures of the neighboring regions of Sweden, Finland, Norway and Russia have greatly influenced the Sámi culture and Finnishness. The cultural differences between Lapland’s different regions are rather significant. The Swedish influenced West Lapland district is worlds apart from the Sámi culture of North Lapland with completely different language and traditions.

So why not enjoy the fun of a Lapland Christmas by heading for Lapland’s most famous resorts, Rovaniemi and Saariselkä in the white snows of Finland. Lapland a winter wonderland deep in the Arctic Circle is where Christmas dreams come true.